New update: Well I am back from another fun filled deployment! It's funny how being away from everything you, normally, take for granted makes you appreciate it a little bit more. Except diesel prices. There's no way my truck and I will appreciate those. Wait, wait....let me be optimistic. I appreciate that they aren't $5 a gallon right now. Yet.
With that said, I'm back and ready to re-join life!
I'm originally from Texas (hook 'em!) and am in the military (Navy). I'm an Independent Duty Corpsman.....and I'm not going to even attempt to explain what that is; but, just know I'm in the medical field. I've been in the military for 11 years now and am determined to make it to at least 20. I've gone to college as well, and have a bachelors in health science. I hate that so many people assume that enlisted personnel are un-educated... I pride myself in my area of expertise and have worked very hard to get where I'm at.
Being from the country gives me the opportunity to appreciate the little things. And I do. All of my friends tell me I'm one of the most laid back and easy going people they know, and I would agree. I don't let things get to me and have always been good about controlling my anger. But don't let that fool you....I have more goals in life and nothing will stop me from getting there except myself. And just because I'm laid back doesn't mean I'm not active. I'm very active! I love to be outside......LOVE to fish (have a boat), hike, camp, explore, run and travel. I'm THAT guy who will take off on a 5 hour road trip because somebody said something cool was there. My guilty pleasure in life is food.....and before you have these wierd ideas that I'm fat, hold on. I LOVE trying new foods and absolutely love to cook. And, yes, being from Texas I am big into BBQ'ing...
I take very good care of myself and exercise frequently....not just because I'm in the military; but because I value good health. I love running and am very competitive. Hahaha, doesn't mean I win alot; but there's something about competition that drives me to do better. Be it the Rock n' Roll marathon, or just a friendly trail run.....I love it. Mud races anyone???
I guess I'm a romantic at heart....I still hold on to old fashioned values. Opening doors, standing as a lady sits, etc. That doesn't mean I live in the 1950's. But let's face it....common decency left the stage years ago between people. I like fun dates.....why not drive to Julian, eat apple pie and have a cup of that amazing hot cider, and then go fishing or hit the trails for a hike? I'm not a big club, or party, person. I like to actually converse with the people I'm around.....I find what YOU have to say much more interesting than the giant flat screen TV blaring ESPN, or whatever music is playing.
What I want: who knows? I have no expectations of people and what they should look, or act like. Well maybe act like...I don't tolerate rude people at all. But you never really know what you're going to find in a person until you get to know them. I just want somebody that will stand next to me in the end....let's meet life together yknow? Don't stand behind me, and don't try to lead me....join me.
